In the world of breakfast and comfort food, few dishes can compete with the iconic combination of biscuits and gravy. These fluffy, buttery biscuits smothered in a thick, savory gravy are a classic for a reason, offering a hearty and delicious start to your day. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the tips, tricks, and recipes you need to create the best ever biscuits and gravy. From selecting the right ingredients to perfecting your technique, we'll help you achieve biscuit and gravy nirvana. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on this culinary journey that will surely satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul.
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BEST SAUSAGE GRAVY AND BISCUITS
For the best sausage gravy with biscuits, try this recipe at home and you won't even have to wait to order them at a restaurant. Creamy, meaty, and savory... each bite is nice and salty with a slight kick of spice from the hot sauce.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, crumbling with a spoon and stirring often, until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add butter to skillet and melt. Sprinkle flour evenly over skillet and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in 2 1/2 cups milk and scrape up any bits off the bottom of the skillet. Bring mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 10 minutes. If mixture becomes too thick, thin slightly by adding more milk or water. Season with hot sauce, pepper, and salt; cook for 1 more minute.
- Serve immediately over hot biscuits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1418.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
SAUSAGE GRAVY AND BISCUITS
The BEST southern-style Biscuits and Gravy recipe made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients. This easy breakfast is our favorite!
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown sausage in a large saucepan. Use a paper towel to blot out most of the grease from the pan.
- Add flour, butter, and half & half. Cook on medium-low, stirring often, for several minutes until thickened.
- Add thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes and black pepper.
- Serve over warm biscuits.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 g, Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 659 mg, Sugar 1 g
CREAMY BISCUITS AND GRAVY
This is a perfectly rich, great-tasting breakfast option for that occasional Sunday morning when you don't care about calories!
Provided by user
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Whisk 2 cups flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a bowl; cut shortening into flour mixture with a pastry cutter until mixture is crumbly. Mix in egg and milk until incorporated. Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface and knead for 1 minute.
- Roll dough out to a thickness of 3/4 to 1-inch thick, cut with a biscuit cutter, and place biscuits onto prepared baking sheet. Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cook and stir sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir 1/4 cup butter into sausage until butter has melted and mix in 1/4 cup flour until thoroughly combined. Pour evaporated milk and water into sausage mixture, bring gravy to a simmer, and reduce heat to low; simmer gravy until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season gravy with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve biscuits with sausage gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 812.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
BEST EVER BISCUITS AND GRAVY
I have perfected this over the years. It is the best biscuits and gravy I have ever eaten! Great to serve company on a chilly morning, or an addition to brunch!
Provided by Grammabobbie
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F for biscuits.
- Bake biscuits as directed.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms in olive oil, till soft, about 5 minutes. Add sausage and cook till browned. Add seasonings. Sprinkle flour over meat mixture, and cook stirring constantly for about a minute. Slowly add 3 cups milk, stirring over medium-low heat, till thickened, scraping bottom of saucepan. Add more milk to desired consistency. Add butter for a velvety finish and stir right before serving.
BISCUITS AND GRAVY
Steps:
- In a large pot, add sausage and cook until browned and cooked through. Drain grease and add flour to sausage. Cook over medium-high heat until the sausage is well-coated with the flour. Add milk and stir until desired thickness and add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with biscuits.
- This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
BISCUITS AND GRAVY CASSEROLE
I got this recipe at a church potluck. All the flavors blend really well. I've made it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So far every time I've served it, I haven't had any leftovers. Enjoy!
Provided by Angela
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Line the bottom of the prepared baking dish with biscuits.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Scatter sausage over biscuit layer and top with 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper together in a bowl and pour over cheese layer.
- Mix water and gravy mix together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until gravy is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes, adding more water for a thinner gravy. Pour gravy over egg layer. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until egg is fluffy and cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 269.9 mg, Fat 52.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 1645.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
BILL'S SAUSAGE GRAVY
This is my version of sausage gravy...the best! Pour over hot biscuits (I use store bought.) Follow these directions and you won't be disappointed! Very fattening and Umm Umm Good!
Provided by VLLYBY1
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pan. Stir in the butter until melted. Add flour, and stir until smooth. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until light brown. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in cooked sausage. Reduce heat, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. If gravy becomes too thick, stir in a little more milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 62.5 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 947.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your biscuits and gravy.
- Don't overwork the biscuit dough. Overworking the dough will make the biscuits tough.
- Make sure the gravy is cooked until it is thick and bubbly. A thin gravy will not be as flavorful or satisfying.
- Season the gravy to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste until the gravy is flavorful.
- Serve the biscuits and gravy hot. Biscuits and gravy are best served hot and fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Biscuits and gravy is a classic Southern comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make the best biscuits and gravy ever. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch, give this recipe a try.
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